Careers

Digital Sales Executive

The Irrawaddy is seeking to immediately hire Digital Sales Executive to join its Marketing & Sales Department located in its head-office in Yangon.

The applicants must be having minimum of 2 years of sales experience, having good knowledge of digital platforms and digital Ad space sales will be considered an asset.

The applicants will work under the supervision of the Digital Marketing Officer (DMO) as their immediate line supervisor.

She/he will be required set up meetings, visit clients, follow-up with clients on post sales services, prepare necessary client requested reports as per agreed TOR(s), coordinate with other team-members in supporting overall marketing and sales departmental activities and carry out tasks and activities as planned, agreed and assigned.

She/he should have good market knowledge of ongoing trends in digital sales, and be able to conduct market research as and when required by the department.

She/he will also be preparing monthly reports on digital space sold, revenue generated and available digital marketing space.

The applicant will be expected to join the Marketing & Sales team for client visits, provide information as and when requested for preparing departmental reports.

Candidate must be able to coordinate work as a team. She/he should be able to function with minimum supervision.

Previous work experience in a media company is preferred. Good command of written and spoken Burmese and English language is a must, along with good communication skills, understanding of digital/social media and its use in Myanmar, good IT skills and good working knowledge of MS office is a must.

The post will be offered with a base salary + commission on sales, along with other staff benefits applicable as per staff rules and regulations of the organization.

Cover letter and CVs (not more than 3 pages) to be prepared in English language.

Subject marked “Sales Executive Application: <your name>”.

This job-advert is an open Ad until suitable candidate(s) are found. All applications to be sent to [email protected]

Reporter (English Section) – The Irrawaddy

At least three years of proven experience in reporting and writing feature stories in English is required.

Successful candidates will be able to express ideas and shape stories concisely for an online readership; be familiar with working to same-day deadlines; know how to leverage social media to enhance their reporting; and possess a high level of awareness of Myanmar’s politics, economy and culture.

Candidates should also be well versed in the latest reporting and editing software and hardware, including the use of smartphone cameras for work purposes.

Applicants should clearly specify the platforms in which they have experience, and provide social media links and/or other work samples reflecting that experience.

Attractive packages will be offered to the right candidates, who will be based in our downtown office.

Applicants should send a CV (maximum three pages) with a brief cover letter, previous editing samples/links, email and phone number to The Irrawaddy Application ([email protected]). Cover letters and CVs should be prepared in English.

This application will remain open until the right candidates are found.